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Planning Commission backs update to outdoor lighting rules, sends recommendation to supervisors
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended an update to Frederick County’s outdoor lighting ordinance to limit glare and light trespass, set different color‑temperature caps for residential (3,000K) and commercial (4,000K) areas, require photometric plans and certified fixtures, and codify setbacks and cutoff times for recreational fields.
The Frederick County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 5 to recommend an update to Chapter 165 of the county code that would revise outdoor lighting standards across the county and forward the draft to the Board of Supervisors for consideration on Dec. 10. The proposal was presented at a public hearing and reflects staff work and Development Review Committee input.
Tyler Klein, a county planning staff member who presented the amendment, said the changes aim to reduce glare and light trespass while promoting safety and energy conservation. "The purpose is to establish outdoor lighting standards that reduce the impacts of glare, light trespass, and overlighting, promote safety and security, and encourage energy conservation," Klein…
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